16C150001 - Weapons Firing Range Services

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Weapons Firing Range Services for the Ukiah Area office, located in Mendocino County. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide a weapons firing range facility within 30 miles of the CHP Ukiah office, capable of accommodating training and qualification for 40 caliber pistols, tactical rifles (.223 caliber), and shotguns with 00 buckshot. The contract will span 24 months, from August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2018, with an estimated usage of 36 shooters during the contract term. Bid submissions were due on April 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. Key requirements include providing restroom facilities, retaining all spent brass from training exercises, and maintaining liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Evaluation will likely focus on the ability to meet the specified range requirements, location proximity, and competitive pricing based on a per-shooter rate.

The procurement includes opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), though DVBE participation is not mandatory. Small/Micro Business and Non-Small Business Subcontractor preference programs are available, with preferences not to exceed $50,000. The contract's funding is contingent upon Budget Act appropriations for the specified contract term. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears designed to provide specialized training facilities for CHP officers in the Ukiah area. The estimated contract value is not precisely defined, but would be calculated based on the per-shooter rate and the expected 36 shooters over the two-year period. Potential bidders must carefully review the full IFB document to understand all requirements, including insurance specifications, range facility standards, and submission criteria.